Archive: 02/02/2018

'Bug bomb' foggers still making people sick

(HealthDay)—Improperly used "bug bombs" are making Americans sick—and improved labeling isn't helping, government health officials say.

Feb 2, 2018

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Fish oil supplements may not help your heart: study

(HealthDay)—Claims that fish oil supplements help prevent death from heart disease, heart attacks and stroke may be unfounded, British research suggests.

Feb 2, 2018

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Cause of severe genetic disease identified

Mutations in the p63 protein lead to a number of disorders, but none is as severe as the AEC syndrome. Scientists at Goethe University Frankfurt in collaboration with a research group from the University of Naples Federico ...

Feb 2, 2018

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Blood-based marker for Alzheimer's disease shows diagnostic potential

Researchers in Japan and Australia have used the ratio of different forms of the hallmark Alzheimer's protein, amyloid, in blood to detect those who have high levels of the protein in their brain. Their findings are published ...

Feb 2, 2018

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Research uncovers gene network that regulates motor neuron formation during embryonic development

UCLA researchers have discovered the inner workings of a gene network that regulates the development of spinal motor neurons in the growing chicken and mouse embryo. The research also answers a long-standing question about ...

Feb 2, 2018

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We view ourselves and those we care about through 'rose-tinted glasses', study says

New research from City, University of London, University of Oxford and Yale University has shown that we see our own lives, and also those we care about, through 'rose-tinted glasses'.

Feb 2, 2018

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What genetic testing information to expect when you're expecting

Experts have recommended greater support and choice of information for pregnant women who decide to have genetic testing.

Feb 2, 2018

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Why we should take Amazon's ambitions to disrupt healthcare seriously

On Tuesday, three influential companies—Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan Chase—announced a partnership to provide their more than 500,000 employees with an alternative to the current healthcare system. Though ...

Feb 2, 2018

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People with depression use language differently – here's how to spot it

From the way you move and sleep, to how you interact with people around you, depression changes just about everything. It is even noticeable in the way you speak and express yourself in writing. Sometimes this "language of ...

Feb 2, 2018

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Low muscle strength identified as early risk factor for ALS

Low muscle strength during the later teen years has been identified as a risk factor for much later onset of the neurological disease known as ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. A study at Sahlgrenska Academy published ...

Feb 2, 2018

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